Tropical Storm Imelda is gaining strength as it moves across the northwestern Bahamas , with forecasts predicting it will become a hurricane by Tuesday (September 30). The storm, currently producing sustained winds of 50 mph, is expected to intensify as it travels off the Southeast coast of the United States.

Imelda has already caused dangerous conditions, including heavy rainfall and flash flooding in parts of the Bahamas and Cuba. The Bahamas' Department of Meteorology has warned residents of potential flooding, with rainfall expected to reach up to 12 inches in some areas. In Florida, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported the tragic drowning of a 51-year-old man due to a rip current, emphasizing the dangers of swimming during such conditions.

According to the National Hurrica

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